🌱 Confederate Monument Lawsuits Dropped + Local Walk To Fight Hunger

Hello, friends! It's Monday in Charleston and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Here goes.

First, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Lawsuits meant to stop Charleston's removal of John C. Calhoun's statue removal has been dropped. The lawsuits were funded by the American Heritage Association and filed by Calhoun's descendants. The association has filed other lawsuits meant to stop the removal of Confederate monuments in Charleston. (WCBD News 2)
2. The Walk to Fight Hunger has raised $90,000 for the Lowcountry Food Bank's efforts. The organization feeds residents experiencing food insecurity in 10 coastal counties. The walk had 375 participants on Sunday at Wannamaker Park. The organization has already set an even higher fundraising goal for 2023. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. A crash on I-526 westbound blocked all lanes on the Don Holt bridge for nearly two hours last night. The crash was reported around 5:10 p.m. on Sunday and was reported as cleared by about 7:00 p.m. by the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Further details about the crash have not yet been released. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Today in Charleston:

• Storytime At Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• Name That Tune Trivia With Bangin' Vegan Eats Food Truck & Charleston Charm Entertainment At Snafu Brewing Company (5:30 PM)
• Bachanalia: Mexico And Music Of Manuel De Sumaya At 164 King Street (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Charleston Fire Department reports that the Recruit Class 22-03 has completed its second week of training. They learned about Personal Protective Equipment, hose management, and more. Click to view the training photos. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The main impact of Tropical Storm Fiona will be an increased risk of rip currents in Charleston this week, according to the National Weather Service. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• Charleston County Public Library's Executive Director will be discussing book banning on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at College of Charleston's RITA 101. Click here to learn more and to register. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.